How many state-funded options are listed in Manchester?

This page currently lists 65 state-funded schools in Manchester. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state secondary schools in Manchester ranked?

We rank schools using GCSE outcomes, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained secondary schools in Manchester?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this secondary schools group.

Best State Secondary Schools in Manchester

Compare state secondary schools using GCSE-focused rankings, maps and neighbourhood breakdowns. This page currently lists 65 schools in Manchester. Schools featured here include Stretford Grammar School, Urmston Grammar Academy and Didsbury High School.

Key Performance Metrics for Manchester

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Manchester62%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Manchester45.0

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Manchester37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Manchester4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Manchester7.4/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Manchester

62%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Manchester

45.0vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Manchester

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Manchester

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Manchester

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Manchester

Showing 1-20 of 65 schools

Stretford Grammar School
Stretford
Urmston Grammar Academy
Urmston
Didsbury High School
Didsbury
Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Cheetham Hill
Burnage Academy for Boys
Burnage
Laurus Ryecroft
Droylsden
Levenshulme High School
Levenshulme
Wright Robinson College
Gorton
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Manchester
Cheetham Hill
Fairfield High School for Girls
Droylsden
The King David High School
Crumpsall
Trinity CofE High School
Hulme
Whalley Range 11-18 High School
Whalley Range
Chorlton High School
Chorlton
St Patrick's RC High School
Eccles
Sale High School
Sale
Co-op Academy Manchester
Higher Blackley
The East Manchester Academy
Beswick
The Barlow RC High School
East Didsbury
Lostock High School
Stretford